The buildup

[StinkyBoHoon]

surprise: sri lanka (do they count as a surprise, they are ranked 5th. they've been very so-so in series' but seem to turn it on in tournaments)
batsman: Clarke
Bowler: Steyn
Flop: NZ (vettori to be ineffective on SA pitches, rest of the team to be lacking)

best player: Angelo Mathews. (won't be best bowler or batsman but will take wickets and form match saving partnerships)

I've just noticed some typos in this post. obviously mixed up the words "flop" and "surprise" it happens to us all. and for some crazy reason the prefix "in" has appeared on what was clearly meant to be the word 'effective'

we'll just overlook naming clarke best batsman as I can't blag my way out of that.